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my stove doesn't work!oven friendly recipes?
My stove stopped working so I'm left with an oven and microwave..if anyone has any recipes to share it would be greatly appreciated..I'm running low on ideas
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Yams
I have a new favorite. Well one anyway. I like yams to begin with but I have been cooking them in the microwave then when they are done I smash it up, add some brown sugar and pine nuts, and some chopped apple. Its filling and very tasty.
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How to count calories when using a recipie.
Well, counting calories is easy when I am eating ready-made food. The nutritional information is right there on the box! It is also relatively easy if I stick to single item/ingredient foods (i.e., one 4 oz. baked skinless chicken breast - a snap!). What happens when I make a complete dish, however? How is everyone…
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HOUR LUNCH
Hello where i work i get a hour lunch ...i work in retail...in the past i always have gone out to eat...not only does it cost me to much money but i have put on alot of weight since i started there a year ago. my question is does anyone have any ideas what i can pack in a lunch that will be good and yet hold me over till…
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Plain Meat Sauce for Spaghetti
1 lb. lean ground beef 1 can Hunts tomato sauce 1 can Heinz tomato soup 1/2 soup can of water season with garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper to taste. Brown beef, drain off fat. Add tomato sauce, tomato soup, water and seasonings. Makes 4 cups / 1000 ml 1/2 cup (125 ml) = 135 calories
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chicken veggie wrap
1.5 pounds chicken( i used a sun dried tomato basil marinated chicken) 2 green peppers 2 red peppers 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash 1 red onion sautee all ingredients i served mine on a low carb tortilla. could be used over rice. use your imagination.
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Rub for Chicken
I am trying to find a new rub for chicken. Any suggestions?
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Juicing Recipes
Does anybody have any good recipes for juicers?
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Flourless Banana Mish-Mash Muffins
These low-calorie, low-fat muffins are fun to make and guilt-free to enjoy. Applesauce replaces the traditional oil, and considerably reduces fat! Instead of coconut, you can substitute dried fruit, or finely sliced nuts. I also added cinnamon for some extra zest! Ingredients1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup wheat bran or…
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Tortilla Soup - Turkey OR chicken
1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne 1 4 oz can green chilies 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped up fine (this is my addition and isn't required...just add more cayenne if you want it spicier) 8 cups reduced sodium…
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Fish with Tomatillo and Lime
This is another good one for fish or chicken: 1 or 2 fillet of fish, I used Tilapia 2 tomatillos, chopped 2 tbs Franks Red Hot sauce 1/4 cup chopped onion juice of one lime 2 or 3 slices of lime saute (or bake with pam) tomatillos, onion, lime juice, and lime slices until soft in about a Tbs of vegetable oil. Add fish,…
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Looking for Vegatarian recipes that are low calorie!
Hey everyone! Im a vegetarian and have always had trouble finding diet foods that I can eat! I try not to eat to many carbs but I do eat fish. Im looking especially for funky vegetable recipes and and cool fish\seafood recipes nothing typical I love lots of flavour and haveeeee to be low calorie! Thanx hope I get good…
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Low cal Tomato Tortilla Soup
I saw this on a website and thought I'd try it tonight. So good! I changed a couple things, though. Instead of sauteing in oil, I just used some chicken stock (it's a great saute substitute!), and I also added some Chipotle Chili Powder that I just got. Added a great smokey flavor! Counts are below. Makes 4 good sized…
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Christmas treats
With the holidays here I think it would be wise to start a thread of things that are treats that we can eat. Please post any recipes especially for cookies, dips/appetizers so that we can be successful over the holidays. I have a few that I'm going to be trying- one is for fudge and uses baby food prunes. Another that I…
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Selecting fish and serving size
Selecting Fish Freshness First Trust your eyes and nose when shopping for fish. Look for fish with: Clear, bright bulging eyes with black pupils Shiny, taut, bright skin Red gills that are not slippery Fresh that feels firm, elastic, and tight to bone Moist, clearly cut fillets and steaks What to Avoid Strong "fishy" odor…
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my favorite meal/salad
This strange combination of ingredients is my new favorite salad. It will also calm down my sweet tooth. One pear, chopped One apple, chopped One tiny cucumber (or half a small, or a third of an "english") juice of one half of a lime mix these ingredients together, and toss with the lime juice Then, mix 1 tbs. of almond…
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Purple potatoes
I just ran to the local grocery and bought some purple potatoes and pearl onions. They had them on sale, 2 pounds of each for 69 cents each. I am making chicken tonight and thought I would cook these too. Problem is I have no idea how to prepare them. All recipes I looked up are so fattening. Any ideas???
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Tons of low fat recipes
I just found this website that has tons of low fat recipes. http://www.lowfatlifestyle.com/desserts/dessertindex.htm
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Mexican Cabbage Salsa
Mexican Cabbage Salsa Ingredients * Cabbage, fresh, .5 head, medium (about 5-3/4" dia) * Onions, raw, .5 cup, chopped * Jalapeno Peppers, 1 pepper * Cilantro, raw, 2 tbsp * Red Ripe Tomatoes, .75 cup, chopped or sliced * Lemon Juice, .25 lemon yields *Salt Directions Chop it up and throw it together. Easy-Peazy. Each…
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I need a low calories soupe please!
Other then the cabbage soupe I don't know any!!! anyone has good one? Thank you:drinker:
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Cilantro and Lime Fish (or shrimp)
1 lb shrimp, cleaned and peeled, or 2 fish filets (whatever you like, I used tuna and tilapia) Juice of 2 limes 2 tbs hot sause 2 tbs vegatable oil chopped cilantro, to taste, I use about 1/4 cup in a pan put the oil, hot sauce, and lime juice and heat it up. put in the fish/shrimp. add the cilantro. cook until done. (cook…
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A tasty dinner
We had the best guilt free tostadas for dinner tonight. I make my own re fried beans. In a slow cooker, I cook 2 cups of pinto and 2 cups of black beans for about 10 hours. I don't season at all. When cooled put in fridge until ready to use. I put them in a large skillet with lots of it juices and start smashing them. I…
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Poorly-stocked house, NEED GOOD, QUICK RECIPE
Okay, so, yeah, my house does not have many nutritional foods. We don't even have an apple or banana. And sadly enough, I do not have my liscense (sp?) to go and get food. I need a really good, quick recipe for lunch with not a lot of calories. Help? Thanks so much.
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Tuna, Asparagus and Feta Salad
Tuna, Asparagus and Feta Salad This delicious salad provides about 3 portions of vegetables - a generous start on the daily recommendation of 5-7. Ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce torn into pieces 1 Roma tomato, cut into 8 pieces 1/2 cup steamed asparagus pieces 1/2 can (3 ounces) white albacore tuna, drained 1 oz. feta…
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greek salad
4 large tomatoes 1 english cucumber 1 small purple onion chopped chopped fresh cilantro 4 oz low fat feta 2 cloves garlic mashed 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp oregano dried 2/3 cup pitted black olives salt and pepper to taste toss and enjoy
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Garlic-roasted asparagus
1.5 lb fresh asparagus 2-3 cloves garlic, sliced thin or minced 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears. Place the spears and garlic in 15x10 baking pan. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. toss to coat Roast for 10-15…
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Crustless Chicken Broccoli Quiche
Crustless Chicken Broccoli Quiche recipe ingredients 2 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup skim low-fat milk 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup egg substitute 1 1/2 cups chopped leftover…
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Breakfast Smoothie
Hello, there! Below is the recipe for a breakfast smoothie that I have every morning. It has ground flax seed, a wonderful source of Omega 3's, psyllium husk (great for fiber to make it more filling), vitamin powder (I get mine from the Vitamin Shoppe. I hate taking vitamins so this is a great way to get them in!), and…
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Protein Pancakes
Protein Pancakes Ingredients1/3 cup oatmeal 1 banana 4 egg whites Directions Mix all ingredients together. Fry with little oil for about 5 minutes. yields 2 servings Categories Breakfast Nutrition Facts Serving Size 138.6g Amount Per Serving Calories 139Calories from Fat 10 % Daily Value* Total Fat 1.1g2% Saturated Fat…
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Protein Pancakes
Protein Pancakes Ingredients1/3 cup oatmeal 1 banana 4 egg whites Directions Mix all ingredients together. Fry with little oil for about 5 minutes. Categories Breakfast Nutrition Facts Serving Size 138.6g Amount Per Serving Calories 139Calories from Fat 10 % Daily Value* Total Fat 1.1g2% Saturated Fat 0.2g1% Cholesterol…